If you’ve noticed white, powdery spots taking over your zucchini crop, trust me, you’re not alone. I’ve had my fair share of struggles with fungal infections in my zucchini when I first started gardening. Powdery mildew is a common nuisance for many gardeners, and it can rapidly spread if left unchecked and untreated. But, no…
Can you compost diseased plants, namely, powdery mildew leaves? There are a lot of conflicting answers to this question, but maybe this article can help to clarify some of them using a bit of research and, of course, personal experience. First, let’s look at the compost bin and how it works. Personally, I don’t think…
Does your basil have white spots? I’m glad you’re reading this article! I’ve been through the same thing, because I grow basil in a pot on my balcony and unfortunately, it also affected my plant. For white spots on basil leaves, there’s no particular diagnosis… But I’ll help you get to the root of the…
In simple terms, cut flower gardening is when you plant flowers with the intention of using them as decoration in bouquets and flower arrangements one day. Typically, these flowers should have long stems that look aesthetically pleasing in vases. Apart from the mesmerizing landscape that the flowers will create in your garden, you can utilize…
Stubborn powdery mildew has plagued my plants ever since I started gardening in my new home. I have watched my first couple of batches helplessly wither and die at the hands of different fungal diseases. This went on until I stumbled upon fungicides and learned about their importance. That simple change in my care routine…
Zucchinis are known to be extremely beginner-friendly since they’re easier to grow than some of the other vegetables out there. However, my experience with them wasn’t the smoothest. After planting and observing my zucchinis for a while, I started to notice that they were beginning to wither. Leaves turned yellow, stems softened, and no matter…